Friendly Stray · 1mo
Hi mods! I'm interested in applying for flash fiction. I have one sample which I am unsure should be replaced or not, however. On the GForm, it states that no excerpts or chapters are allowed. My sample is technically a "chapter" for a story—it is a standalone letter to a different character basically summarizing the events told in prose, which can be read completely standalone (i.e. without the prose chapter). Is something like this acceptable, or should it be replaced? Thank you!
Sorry for the delayed reply! We wish retrospring sent email notifications of questions!!
Given the nature of what a flash fiction contribution would entail, we're looking for works that can stand on their own without the chapters around them, so in most cases a chapter from a larger work would be discouraged, but we are aware that there are exceptions to just about anything one might think of. If you feel the chapter is self-enclosed enough to stand apart from the rest of the larger piece, you may submit it as it is. Just please be aware that it will be evaluated entirely on its own without the context of any other chapters.
